Flashlights

I’ve been on a quest for the perfect headlamp pretty much forever. And I’m as close as I’ve ever been to headlamp happiness. The Fenix HM50R Headlamp has almost all the features I want in a useful and highly productive form factor. Where the Fenix HM50R Headlamp really shines in the small details that refine…
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The list of survival gear that achieves the hallowed description “Damn Near Perfect” is short. An item that attains this sacred survival title needs to possess several attributes (or one damned good one) that play in harmonious concert with each other to create a product that will enhance your life with minimal hassle while you…
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Hello, my name is Drew, and I’m a concealed carrier. I want to stand up and admit to everyone that I perform a cardinal sin in the tacti-cool carry world – but I know a lot of you (probably) do it too. I find strength in numbers – solidarity! – so here goes: *deep breath*…
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There is a reason that the term “Going Dark” contains ominous overtones no matter how it’s applied. But the worst is when it is literal. A majority of the human brain is dedicated to the eyes and the hands with the remaining tiny portion covering all the rest of the senses and those functions necessary…
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Make no mistake about it: flashlight technology has improved leaps and bounds in these past few years, with the availability of powerful lithium-ion batteries, small circuits, and LED bulbs that last tens of thousands of hours and produce ridiculous amounts of bright white light, all while sipping juice from the power supply. Halogen and krypton…
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Since smartphones are often considered almost as important as knives, guns, and flashlights as part of a personal EDC, it’s time to consider other technologies beyond the usual stuff. Surefire is always full of bright surprises just as they are loaded with cutting edge technology to serve our lighting needs whether reading a map or clearing…
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When I run out the door at night, I alway grab a light. Whether to a store, a walk around the block, or out for the evening, an electric torch rides in my left pocket, a knife always in my right. And both are always of the highest quality. Two torches that have the most…
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Many folks these days are not interested in single-function devices whether a watch that just tells time, a phone that just makes calls, or a flashlight that just, well, flashes light. So enter Celestron, a company known for telescopes and innovation. Celestron is now exploring the market of creative tools that improve your chances of…
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I was listening to The Survivalist Podcast a couple weeks ago while driving to work, and the featured guest was a well-spoken survivalist gentleman by the name of Tim Ralston (inventor of the “Timahawk” survival tool), and he was discussing bug-out gear. When the conversation turned to flashlights and illumination, Mr. Ralston verbally swooned over…
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Everyone has their thing that they geek out about, firearms, accessories, knives, etc. I geek out when it comes to flashlights. I can never have enough flashlights and find it very hard not to buy one when I come across a “new” one at the store. Due to my job, I carry a flashlight on…
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I’m willing to bet that at least 90% of the people reading this article have to function under a budget of sorts. Bills need to be paid, houses need to be heated, cars need to be maintained, stomachs need to be fed. It’s a fact of life and how we have to operate on a…
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A growing space in the world of personal lighting (flashlights) is the USB rechargable key fob light. These are not your grandma’s key ring lights of yesteryear, but powerful photon blasters that in some cases outreach even your dual-celled flashlights. Like any new tangent in lighting, there are tradeoffs. Being rechargeable, you cannot simply replace…
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As if LED flashlights weren’t powerful enough, there is another level of mobile lighting that should have it’s place in your SHTF kit. Battery-powered tools, whether 12, 14, 18. or 28 volts are indispensable these days, and the top makers have now set their sights on innovative LED lighting. Milwaukee Tools has several unique high…
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I think that it is safe to assume that a lot people reading this have that one item that not only becomes another item among your supplies, but an obsession to collect. For me, that item is flashlights. I love flashlights. I have had an assortment of flashlights over the years, ranging from cheap to…
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For decades I used a candle lantern for evening camp light and to hang in the tent before quitting for the night. But doing the numbers, a candle lantern is only about 20 lumens, lasts a maximum of nine hours (a few more with more expensive beeswax candles), and weighs about three-fourths of a pound. …
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As I sit here typing this out, I have a neat little self-defense package nestled on my hip, residing there quite comfortably: A Smith & Wesson M&P Compact in .40S&W, with a Streamlight TLR-3 light clamped happily on the accessory rail. The light looks like it grew there, the balance is great, the weight light…
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The folks at Survival Cache recently asked my opinion and a review of headlight gear they carry online at the Forge Survival Supply store. I was honored to give my humble opinion on a product that I personally use and would freely endorse. By Bama Bull, a reader of SurvivalCache.com During my time in the…
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With known electrical grid issues and the possibility of being in a remote area without electricity, the sun seems to be logical solution when the outlet is no longer available. Although we never like to rely on survival gear that requires electricity, it often times can prove to be very useful. By Josh, a contributing…
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I think I like flashlights almost as much as knives (almost is the key word). I am very particular about flashlights that I purchase and have always wanted a very bright light, like a Surefire or any other tactical light. By B. Lynch, a reader of SurvivalCache.com However, I have never purchased any of…
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The Surefire G2X Pro is a polymer-bodied (Nitrolon) version of the 6PX Pro. It is the replacement for the G2 LED, now discontinued, and heir apparent to the standard G2. We put it through the paces at SurvivalCache to see if it lived up to the SureFire name. By Mr. Smashy, a contributing author to…
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Whether you bug in or bug out, lighting resources are an essential gear item. If I ever go to the poor house it will be because I have spent too much on knives, guns, and lights. I have a bunch of these items, some good, some bad, and some outright worthless. By Dr. John J…
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At SurvivalCache we are always looking for the latest Survival Gear to review and possibly add to our Bug Out Bag, EDC, Emergency Home Kit, or Emergency Car Kit. We recently came across the SureFire LX2 Flashlight and let’s just say that we were impressed. Article by SurvivalCache contributing author: Josh Specs From the…
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To close out the epic Survival Shotgun series Mr. Smashy was gracious enough to give us a full rundown of his personal survival shotgun, complete with lots of pictures, gear recommendations, load ideas, and training tips. Feel free to be jealous. This article is the last in a series of posts by contributing author Mr…
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Although the shotgun does a great job on it’s own, there are some accessories that will greatly improve your capability. People like to load up their guns with a lot of accessories that add weight but not much functionality. Here are 4 accessories you actually need: This article is Part 7 in a series of…
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The concept of tactical illumination has been around for a while, but only in recent years have the tools been widely available for individuals not affiliated with law enforcement or military. Many manufactures offer tactical flashlights, so let’s examine an entry level light by a premier manufacturer: the SureFire G2 Countless EDC, Urban Survival, and…
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